The eastern hoolock gibbon, scientifically Hoolock leuconedys, is one of three recognized species of hoolock gibbon, found east of the Chindwin River in Myanmar, including the Mahamyaing Wildlife Sanctuary, and in southwest Yunnan in China; a 2021 study confirmed the species does not occur in India, contrary to earlier assumptions. The hoolock gibbons were formerly classified in the genus Bunopithecus before being placed in their own genus, Hoolock. The eastern hoolock gibbon is listed as Vulnerable under IUCN criteria and protected under CITES Appendix I.
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Classification
System (Realm) Relationship to PeopleUsed in Traditional Medicine 1 Living or Extinct Scientific Name Conservation Status Comparison
CITES Appendix Connections
Child Taxon Of
Hoolock, Taxa Source Eastern hoolock gibbon (Wikidata)
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1. Wikipedia: Eastern hoolock gibbon
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The eastern hoolock gibbon is an omnivorous animal, with fruits making up the majority of its diet at about 65%, with 60% of the fruits being figs.
Threats
They have also suffered the effects of being harvested for meat by ethnic groups in India and for use in folk medicine.
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View the Source 2. Eastern hoolock gibbon (Wikidata)
Wikidata- Wikidata Q602511 (P225 taxon name)
Statements section, habitat (P2974): Terrestrial
Wikidata habitat statement (P2974) resolves to a terrestrial habitat type.
Statements section, conservation status (P141)
IUCN Red List conservation status (Wikidata property P141): vulnerable.
- Child Taxon Of: Hoolock, Wikidata P171 (parent taxon) claim, rank=normal, target=Q303166 (Hoolock)
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